Translation and Meaning of: 文明 - bunmei
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 文明 (bunmei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: bunmei
Kana: ぶんめい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: civilization; culture
Meaning in English: civilization;culture
Definition: A state in which humans form a society and develop culture and technology.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (文明) bunmei
文明 (ぶんめい) is a Japanese word composed of two kanji: 文 (bun) which means "culture" or "writing" and 明 (mei) which means "bright" or "illuminated". Together, these kanji form the word that can be translated as "civilization" or "illuminated culture". The word originated in China, where it was used to refer to Chinese culture and civilization. In Japan, the word was adopted during the Nara period (710-794) to refer to Japanese culture and civilization. Since then, the word has been used to refer to culture and civilization in general, as well as to describe the evolution and development of human society.How to Write in Japanese - (文明) bunmei
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Synonyms and Similar - (文明) bunmei
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
文化; 文明度; 文明社会
Words containing: 文明
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Words with the same pronunciation: ぶんめい bunmei
Example Sentences - (文明) bunmei
Below are some example sentences:
「人類の文明の起源はどこにあるのか？」
Jinrui no bunmei no kigen wa doko ni aru no ka?
Where is the origin of human civilization?
- 人類 - "Raça humana" significa "human race" em inglês.
- の - possessive particle in Japanese, which indicates that the next term is possessed by the previous one.
- 文明 - It means "civilization" in Japanese.
- の - possessive particle in Japanese, which indicates that the next term is possessed by the previous one.
- 起源 - It means "origin" in Japanese.
- は - topic particle in Japanese, which indicates that the next term is the subject of the sentence.
- どこ - It means "where" in Japanese.
- に - Location particle in Japanese, which indicates that the next term is the place where something is.
- ある - The verb "to be" in Japanese, which indicates the existence of something.
- の - possessive particle in Japanese, which indicates that the next term is possessed by the previous one.
- か - interrogative particle in Japanese, which indicates a question.
- ？ - punctuation mark in Japanese, indicating a question.
文明な社会を目指しましょう。
Bunmei na shakai wo mezashimashou
Let's look for a civil society.
- 文明な - civilized
- 社会 - society
- を - direct object particle
- 目指しましょう - let's make an effort to achieve
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "civilization; culture" é "(文明) bunmei". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
